Saturday, September 1, 2007

Plaza de Armas, Arequipa

We have been holding off doing a lot of tourist things until Ali came to visit. So, here she is
Alison and her Dad
That's the main cathedral in the background, looking across La Plaza de Armas, which is the main square in Arequipa. It is busy all the time and beautifully lit at night. Here she is again, with mamae
Ali and her Mom

We haven't shown you many pictures of Peruvians. Here is a kid who was obviously enjoying himself.
They're not dirty, mom.

There is a lot more to show you of La Plaza de Armas but today just the cathedral.

The Cathedral
That bell tower was destroyed by an earthquake not too many years ago. Peru is lucky to still have masons who still do that kind of work.

The Bell
Notice that the bell is hanging from a tree trunk.

Finally, Ali beside a door. The doors in Arequipa could occupy a book. Everywhere you look they are like treasures.
A door and Ali

I haven't seen doors like this since Zanzibar.

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